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Son Rise Morning Show
Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET.
Episodes
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The Whole Divine Comedy: Joseph Pearce on Dante, Dorothy Sayers, and Spiritual Pilgrimage
Why is it a mistake to read Dante's Inferno in isolation without continuing through Purgatorio and Paradiso? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim…
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St. Martin's Lent & Apocalyptic Vigilance: Fr. Jonathan Duncan on 1 Thessalonians and the Parable of the Ten Virgins
How should Catholics approach the apocalyptic themes in the Mass readings as the liturgical year draws to a close? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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Legislative Shifts and Brain Injury Breakthroughs: Bobby Schindler on Assisted Suicide Safeguards and Ultrasound Therapy
How do post-election legislative shifts impact protections for the medically vulnerable, and what role does emerging medical science play in restoring hope for…
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Liturgical New Year Resolutions: Greg Willits on Spiritual Marathons, Daily Scripture, and Praying 20 Mysteries of the Rosary
How can Catholics prepare spiritually for the upcoming Liturgical New Year? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Greg Willits…
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Be His Heart to the Nation: Emily Jaminet & Anna Mitchell on the 15th Annual Sacred Heart Congress
How can Catholics respond to political division and cultural instability through devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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Preparedness and Desire: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on Wisdom, the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and the Parable of the Ten Virgins
What does it mean to be truly wise, and how do we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Annie Celester welcomes back…
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Catholic Social Teaching Beyond Partisanship: Andrew Petiprin on Gaudium et Spes and Political Loyalty
Does Catholic Social Teaching fit into modern partisan political categories, or does it challenge every secular system? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.11.06
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to discuss what Pope Leo has to say about Catholics and their role in…
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A Teacher of Strange Things: Cy Kellett on the Sacraments, John 6, and Divine Realities
Why do so many of Christ’s core teachings feel countercultural, challenging, or downright strange to human ears? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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Artificial Authors & Fake Saints: Amy Welborn on AI Slop Flooding Catholic Children’s Publishing
How is generative artificial intelligence displacing authentic human artistry in Catholic publishing? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes…
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The Hermeneutic of the Gift: Courtney Brown on Theology of the Body, Genesis, and Moral Anthropology
How does understanding the human person as a "gift" fundamentally alter our view of marriage, morality, and modern bioethics? On The Son Rise Morning Show…
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The "Fifth Gospel": Gary Michuta on Messianic Prophecies in the Book of Isaiah
Why is the Book of Isaiah featured so prominently throughout the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes…
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Biblical Hospitality & Holiday Appetizers: Rita Heikenfeld on Open Tables, Baked Swiss Cranberry Dip, and Pumpkin Cheese Fondue
How did people practice hospitality in biblical times, and how can we bring that spirit of openhanded fellowship to our Thanksgiving and Advent gatherings? On…
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"Left Behind" or the Second Coming? Dr. John Bergsma on 1 Thessalonians 4 and the Myth of the Secret Rapture
Is the "rapture" a core biblical doctrine, or is it a 19th-century theological novelty? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Dr. John…
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Tasks of Grief vs. Prolonged Grief Disorder: Pastoral Counselor Kevin Prendergast on Loss, Hope, and the Holy Souls
How do we distinguish between the painful, normal process of mourning and prolonged grief disorder? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back…
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Spiritual Dryness & Detachment: Fr. Robert Nixon OSB on Thomas à Kempis, Sports, Politics, and Divine Consolation
Why do faithful Christians who pray and attend Mass regularly sometimes experience a lack of spiritual joy or consolation? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.11.05
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to discuss whether or not Paul is referring to the Rapture in his…
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Midterm Analysis: Matt Swaim and Dr. Ken Craycraft on Ohio Races, Ballot Initiatives, and the Catholic Public Witness
How should Catholic voters analyze midterm election trends, ballot measure outcomes, and the broader cultural shifts affecting American public life? On The Son…
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Post-Election Analysis: Matt Swaim and Dr. Ken Craycraft on Personality Politics, Pro-Life Strategy, and Faith in the Wilderness
How should Catholics process the results of a pivotal election when political polarization, personality clashes, and secular ideologies dominate the national…
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"Haunted" by First Corinthians: Matt Swaim on Evangelical Backgrounds, Demonic Fallacies, and the Real Presence
How do former Protestant pastors and laypeople come to embrace the Catholic Church's teaching on the Holy Eucharist? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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27 Weeks of Wisdom: Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer on Concluding St. Francis de Sales’ Introduction to the Devout Life
What makes a 17th-century spiritual manual so deeply transformative and relevant for modern Catholics? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes…
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Guarding the Spark: Father Boniface Hicks on St. Charles Borromeo, Silent Prayer, and Noise
How can we protect interior peace and prayerful recollection when surrounded by constant chatter, political anxiety, and digital noise? On The Son Rise Morning…
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Leaven to Secular Law: Father Philip Michael Tangorra on Canon Law vs. Sharia Law
Are Catholic Canon Law and Islamic Sharia Law fundamentally equivalent systems? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim speaks with Father Philip Michael…
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Dr. Ken Craycraft and Matt Swaim break down the U.S. Supreme Court case St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy.
Key Legal & Pastoral Takeaways The Core Conflict (State Creed vs. Religious Mission): Colorado’s universal preschool program provides up to 15 hours per…
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Beyond Our Comprehension: Gary Zimak on Job 37:5, Trusting God’s Fatherly Providence, and Finding Advent Peace
How can we remain grounded in interior peace when the news cycle is discouraging and everyday circumstances feel beyond our control? On The Son Rise Morning…
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Sacred Rhythm and Humility: Dr. Benjamin Lewis on the Collect for St. Charles Borromeo
How does liturgical translation shape our posture of prayer before God Almighty? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Dr. Benjamin…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.11.04
Happy feast of St. Charles Borromeo! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Fr. Boniface Hicks to reflect on the…
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AI in the Cloister: Father Philip Larrey on How Contemplative Nuns Navigate Modern Technology
Can artificial intelligence serve a purpose within the quiet walls of a cloistered monastery? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back…
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The Best Week Ever: Sam Phillips on Christendom College’s Summer High School Experience
What makes a college visit truly transformative for a high school student? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim speaks with Sam Phillips, Director of…
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Priest and Victim: Alan Smith on Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Vision of the Priesthood
What does it mean for a priest to offer himself as both shepherd and sacrifice? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Alan Smith, member…
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Be Not Afraid: Dina Dwyer Owens on 40 Days for Life and Building a Pro-Life Culture
How can peaceful prayer and daily witness transform hearts amidst cultural and political tension? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back…
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Why Honor the Saints? Kris McGregor on St. Bernard of Clairvaux and Heavenly Communion
Why do we honor the saints when they are already enjoying the Beatific Vision and need nothing from us? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes…
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The Stones Cry Out: Steve Ray on Biblical Archaeology in Ancient Corinth
How does real-world archaeology bring the writings of St. Paul to life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim catches up with Catholic author and…
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Finding Peace in Toxic Times: Kathryn Jean Lopez on Recalibrating with the Saints and Sacraments
How can we ground ourselves and find interior peace amid political chaos, hyper-partisanship, and constant media noise? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
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Humility, Miracles, and Rats: Matt Swaim & Annie Mitchell on St. Martin de Porres
How does a humble Dominican lay brother become one of the most beloved saints in Church history? On The Son Rise Morning Show, hosts Matt Swaim and Anna…
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When God Calls, Will You Run Away? Marlon de la Torre on Overcoming the Fear of Conversion
Why do so many of us hesitate or run away when God calls us into a deeper relationship or a difficult mission? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Annie…
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Mourning with Christian Hope: Father Boniface Hicks on Praying for the Dead
How do we balance real grief with resurrection joy during the month of All Souls? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Benedictine…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.11.03
Happy feast of St. Martin de Porres! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the beauty of his life and witness as one of the first…
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Overcoming "Zamboni Parenting": Dr. James Schroeder on Forming Independent, Grateful Children
Why does smoothing over every obstacle for our children hinder their long-term maturity, and how can parents distinguish between true needs and privileges? On…
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Purgatory, Sanctification, and the Holy Souls: Dr. Benjamin Lewis on All Souls' Day Collects
How do Catholic liturgical prayers for All Souls' Day reflect the theological journey of sanctification, and how can neighborhood witness bring the…
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Sigrid Undset, Hilaire Belloc, and the Uniqueness of the Church: Stephanie Mann on Apologetics and Secularism
How did the writings of Catholic historian Hilaire Belloc help guide Norwegian Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sigrid Undset into the Catholic Church, and why do…
Son Rise Morning ShowBurial, Purgatory, and the Resurrection: Mike Aquilina on Early Christian Care for the Dead
How did the early Christians' care for their dead revolutionize Roman culture, and what can the Roman catacombs teach us about historical belief in purgatory…
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St. Augustine on Purgatory: Fr. John Gavin on Praying for the Holy Souls & St. Monica's Legacy
Did the early Church Fathers believe in purgatory, and why is praying for the faithful departed an essential obligation of Catholic charity? On The Son Rise…
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Anti-Catholic Hostility in 1850s Maine & Prague's Marian Column: Kevin Schmiesing on This Week in Catholic History
How did a Jesuit missionary survive a brutal anti-Catholic tar-and-feathering to found Boston College, and why was Prague's famous Marian Column dismantled in…
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Son Rise Morning Show - 2026.11.02
Happy All Souls Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to talk about how the early Church…
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The Power of the Blessed Sacrament: Sr. Deirdre Byrne on Vocations, Family, and Pro-Life Witness
How does devotion to the Holy Eucharist transform family life, inspire religious vocations, and fuel a culture of life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt…
Son Rise Morning ShowThe Communion of Saints and the Hope of Resurrection: Fr. Duncan on All Saints, All Souls, and Christian Mortality
How do the upcoming solemnities of All Saints and All Souls reframe our understanding of mortality, holiness, and the universality of the Church? On The Son…
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Rising Stroke Rates in Young Adults & New TBI Biomarker Breakthroughs: Bobby Schindler on Brain Health Advances
How are shifting health trends affecting stroke incidence in younger demographics, and how can cutting-edge blood tests transform traumatic brain injury (TBI)…
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Liturgical New Year Resolutions: Greg Willits on Preparing for Advent & Spiritual Growth
Why wait until January 1st to make life-changing resolutions when the Catholic Church offers a fresh spiritual start every Advent? On The Son Rise Morning…
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Beatification of the Georgia Martyrs: Anna Mitchell & Matt Swaim on Franciscan Witness & Marriage
Why is the beatification of the 16th-century Franciscan "Georgia Martyrs" such a historic milestone for American Catholic history, and what does their…
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The Heavenly Liturgy and the Beatitudes: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on the Solemnity of All Saints
How does the Book of Revelation reveal the eternal connection between earthly worship and the heavenly liturgy, and why are Christians called to live as saints…
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Faith Becoming Culture: Andrew Petiprin on Gaudium et Spes, Voting, and the Catholic Worldview
How should Catholic faith shape surrounding culture rather than merely reacting to it as a market alternative? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim…
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The Martyrs of Georgia: Amy Welborn on the 1597 Franciscan Martyrs and the Early Defense of Marriage
Who were the Georgia Martyrs, and how did five Franciscan friars lay down their lives in defense of Catholic marriage long before Jamestown or the California…
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.30
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the heroic witness of the Georgia Martyrs, who will be…
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Defining Natural Philosophy: Fr. Sebastian Walshe on Aristotle, Happiness, and the Pursuit of Truth
What is "natural philosophy," and why is an Aristotelian understanding of the natural world so vital for Catholic theology and the pursuit of human happiness?…
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Beyond Information Transfer: Michael Gormley on Holistically Forming Souls in OCIA Through Invited
Why is intellectual knowledge alone insufficient for living a vibrant Catholic life, and how can OCIA move past mere "information transfer" to foster true…
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The Search for the Stolen Pearl: Courtney Brown on Theology of the Body & Creation in Ruah Woods’ New Audio Drama
How can audio storytelling and rich symbolism help children understand Theology of the Body through the lens of salvation history? On The Son Rise Morning…
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The Just Man and the Foot of the Cross: Gary Michuta on Wisdom 2 as a Messianic Prophecy
How does a Deuterocanonical passage from the Book of Wisdom offer one of the most astonishingly precise prophecies of Christ’s Passion in the entire Old…
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Bible Foods: Rita Heikenfeld on All Hallows' Eve, All Saints, All Souls & Autumnal Nachos
How do the sacred celebrations of the Autumnal Triduum—All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day—connect our faith, family traditions…
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The God of the Living: Dr. John Bergsma on Jesus, the Sadducees, and the Resurrection
How does Jesus prove the resurrection of the dead using only the Torah, and what does it reveal about the afterlife as we enter the season of the Autumn…